This is the time of year for reflection. To see how far we’ve come, and what we want to accomplish moving forward. As I reflected on my life I was reminded that I’ve been through one hell of a health journey of my own. Me on the right: Then. Sick. Bloated. SO tired. Life stolen […]

How you start your day sets the mood for what’s to come. I used to sleep with my phone on my pillow. The alarm would go off and before my eyes were even completely open, I’d be scrolling like a mad woman, checking emails, my social media, the news. The rest of my day would […]

Do you ever stop to think about how you eat? Do you tend to grab something as you rush out the door and eat it while driving to work? Or do you shovel food in while checking your email? Do you finish your meals still hungry and craving something? I know that used to be […]

When your blood sugar is not balanced, your body stops functioning like it is supposed to. You experience cravings. Get hangry. Feel fatigued. You have that oh-so-hated belly fat. Your concentration is pretty much non-existent. And you feel moody and unmotivated. Cutting sugar from your diet is a great start- but it can be HARD […]

I’m not going to lie- growing up I definitely had a fear of eating fat and it took me a really long time to get past the misconception that eating fat will make you fat and needed to be avoided at all costs   A child of the 80’s and 90’s, I grew up during […]

This is the condensed version of this post. Click here for the full version with studies.   I LOVE SLEEP.  As a recovered insomniac I have experienced firsthand the negative health effects of not sleeping- and the amazing rejuvenation a good night’s sleep can bring.   Sleep is one of the most important factors for […]